Joanna Hurt Sargeant

Compassionate, experienced support for real-life challenges

LCSW Connecticut

Experience: 25 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Joanna

Joanna Hurt Sargeant is a Connecticut-licensed LCSW with 25 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression.

Background and approach

She draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support clients in identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness, and client-centered techniques that prioritize empathy and collaboration.

Her work often addresses related concerns such as communication problems, guilt and shame, infidelity, life purpose, multicultural issues, first responder and veteran-related stress, and postpartum depression. Joanna focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore difficult memories and current struggles while building practical skills and greater self-compassion.

She emphasizes motivation, confidence-building, and practical strategies to help clients move toward more fulfilling lives. Joanna accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

She uses a flexible subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time, and offers multiple formats to fit different lifestyles and schedules.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Joanna commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients recognize and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for addressing anxiety, depression, and stress. She also integrates Client-Centered Therapy, emphasizing empathetic listening and collaboration so clients feel heard while they explore goals and values. In addition, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used to teach practical tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved communication.

Finding the right combination of methods is presented as a collaborative process. Joanna works with each person to determine which approaches best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts strategies over time in response to progress and feedback.

Online therapy with Joanna is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for varying schedules and lifestyles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while accommodating work, family, or travel, and they allow clients to engage in skill practice and therapy from locations that are convenient for them.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Joanna commonly help with?

She supports people managing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and depression, along with related issues like communication problems and guilt or shame.

How would you describe Joanna's therapeutic style?

Her approach blends empathy and collaboration with practical skill-building, using client-centered principles and evidence-informed techniques to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment.

What is her clinical background and experience level?

Joanna has 25 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with diverse presenting concerns related to trauma, relationships, and mood regulation.

Where is Joanna licensed and what credential does she hold?

She is licensed in Connecticut with the credential CT LCSW 005706 and practices as an LCSW in that state.

Can she work with people who live outside the United States?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts therapy in English for clients located abroad.

What session formats are available for remote work?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different preferences and needs.

How are sessions priced and paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What do I need to do to begin working with Joanna?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Connecticut

Languages

English